Experimental Restoration of Rare Plants and Native Hawaiian Ecosystems

The National Park Service intends to award a single-source justified cooperative agreement to the University of Hawaii for the project "Experimental Restoration of Rare Plants and Native Hawaiian Ecosystems." The project aims to facilitate the recovery of native ecosystems and individual species threatened with extinction in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The objectives of this project are to identify seed sources for plant species, evaluate and improve ex-situ seed storage methods, determine propagation methods, and establish new populations of rare and endangered plant species. Key aspects of the project include: * Collaborative research between the University of Hawaii and the National Park Service * Focus on rare and endangered plant species in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park * Emphasis on conservation biology and restoration ecology * Anticipated period of performance from 09/30/2019 to 09/30/2022 * Total anticipated award amount of $449,881.